Staff Engineer, LSS Black Belt

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, high-complexity Lean Six Sigma initiatives impacting multiple sites, functions, or global value streams.
• Serve as a technical expert in DMAIC, advanced statistical modeling, and experimental design; independently apply DOE, MSA, Monte Carlo simulation, and multivariate analysis.
• Develop enterprise project charters, align stakeholders across functions, and remove systemic barriers to execution.
• Influence long-term operational strategy by identifying structural waste, systemic constraints, and capability gaps.
• Lean Deployment, Daily Management & CI Methodologies
• Shape and advance Lean deployment strategy across global operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Facilitate major Kaizen events, value-stream redesign initiatives, and cross-site improvement efforts with full autonomy.
• Lead deployment and maturation of Daily Management Systems at the site and enterprise tier, including system design, capability building, and governance.
• Provide expert coaching to Tier 1–3 leaders on KPI design, problem-solving rigor, escalation pathways, and accountability cycles.
• Design, implement, and sustain standard work systems, visual management, and process controls across functions or sites.
• Coaching & Capability Building
• Mentor and elevate the capabilities of Sr Engineers, Green Belts, process owners, and future Black Belts.
• Lead delivery of LSS curriculum, including advanced tools training, belt certification, and hands-on coaching for complex projects.
• Serve as a role model for enterprise-wide continuous improvement culture, influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as a strategic technical partner to Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure improvement initiatives meet or exceed regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with Finance to validate and forecast benefits across large portfolios and improvement pipelines.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making by applying data-driven recommendations and systems-level insights.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting
• Design enterprise dashboards, advanced control plans, and performance systems to ensure long-term sustainability of improvements.
• Present concise, strategic updates to executive sponsors, translating statistical insights into business decisions.
• Lead contributions to global maturity assessments, including evaluation of LSS adoption, operational discipline, and Daily Management effectiveness.

Required Skills & Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 10–15+ years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or operations. Minimum 5 years leading advanced LSS projects with validated cross-functional impact. Demonstrated success in regulated environments (medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical).
• Skills & Competencies: Expert-level analytical capability and mastery of advanced statistical methods. Strong influencing and leadership skills across global, matrixed teams. Ability to drive enterprise transformation and coach senior leaders. Proven capability in large-scale project and portfolio management.

Tools And Equipment Used

• General office equipment: Computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone communication systems.
• Additional tools may vary depending on the specific function (e.g., manufacturing, field service, or laboratory work) and will be defined in role-specific documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, listen, speak, and move through various areas of the building.
• Travel across all company locations as needed.
• Periodically lift and/or move items up to twenty-five pounds.
• Travel domestically and internationally via car, train, or airplane, as required by the role.

Pay Range

Salary Range: $109,250.00 - $149,500.00 USD

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Additional Description

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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